Journal article
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: pseudotumor cerebri
Optometry (Saint Louis, Mo.), v 73(9), pp 546-552
Sep 2002
PMID: 12387561
Abstract
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), as defined by the modified Dandy criteria, is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is important to rule out other sight- and life-threatening causes of optic disk edema. IIH primarily affects obese women of childbearing age.
Permanent visual loss is the primary morbidity associated with IIH. Quantitative perimetry is key in management decision-making to prevent blindness. Treatment consists of weight loss, medication, and surgery.
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- Title
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: pseudotumor cerebri
- Creators
- Kevin J Krajewski - Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)Andrew S Gurwood - Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)
- Publication Details
- Optometry (Saint Louis, Mo.), v 73(9), pp 546-552
- Number of pages
- 7
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0036725808
- Other Identifier
- 991022019604004721